Ikon by Zirh

I heard that Zirh, the mens line of skin care products (that I am almost certain, is owned by Lauder) is coming out with a new mens fragrance named Ikon.

I thought the original Zirh was very boring, and the Corduroy that many recommended to me on my Cinnamon thread was just not what I wanted either - here's hoping the new fragrance is a little more...challenging.

Somehow I can't shake the fact that Ikon is also the name of office printers/faxes/scanners.

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Re: Ikon by Zirh

The ZIRH website (www.zirh.com) does not list Ikon under "fragrances." However, if you type it in the search field, you are directed to a page which tantalizingly mentions it as a new fragrance with a release date of September 2008. You may sign up for email notification regarding that.
That's all I could glean at this point. I like the name, with its Greek spelling.

Re: Ikon by Zirh

Originally Posted by mikeperez23

I heard that Zirh, the mens line of skin care products (that I am almost certain, is owned by Lauder) is coming out with a new mens fragrance named Ikon.

I thought the original Zirh was very boring, and the Corduroy that many recommended to me on my Cinnamon thread was just not what I wanted either - here's hoping the new fragrance is a little more...challenging.

Somehow I can't shake the fact that Ikon is also the name of office printers/faxes/scanners.

Re: Ikon by Zirh

I tried it today and was impressed enough to consider getting a bottle. I will revisit in a couple of days.

I liked the ginger and citrus opening, but loved the vetiver and cedar dry down! I only partially agree that it is "old school". It seem to be a modern take on old school.

Since I already own a fair number of fragrances with dominant cedar and vetiver notes, I'll have to give this one some thought.

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Re: Ikon by Zirh

If you're in NY this weekend, the 'face' of Ikon David Gandy (who also graced us in his speedos in the Light Blue Pour Hommeads) will be meeting and greeting fans at Bloomingdales 59th Street tomorrow (October 4th) from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.

Re: Ikon by Zirh

some of you may think I'm off the mark on this, but the dry down of Ikon is quite similar to Dunhill Edition. Looking at the pyramids for both I can see why.

They both have more than a few notes in common, especially those that are most prominent.

I'd be interested to see if others notice the similarities.

The scent grows richer, he knows he must be nearHe finds a long passageway lit by chandelierEach step he takes, the perfumes change From familiar fragrance to flavours strangeA magnificent chamber meets his eye

Re: Ikon by Zirh

Well I got a sample. And -- for Canadians -- it is at Shopper's Drug Marts that have perfume boutiques (not all Shoppers stores have this).
I like this, a lot. It is a medium-weight spicy incense. A bit rich but not sweet or heavy. Quite a smooth blend. I like the incense notes, and I love the woody dry-down.
If this sounds appealing, check it out. It is in a cool black bottle, in two sizes.
Cheers,

Re: Ikon by Zirh

I've only smelled it from the tester ad in my new Men's Health. they say online Vetiver and Cedarwood but its hard to get it out of a magazine thing. It smells nice in the mag but really just non-descript. Light and smooth.

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Re: Ikon by Zirh

TJMaxx has the box set already for $35. Still haven't got around to sampling it yet.

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Re: Ikon by Zirh

I saw this at Sephora....I took a sniff and thought that it was a nice fragrance.....I don't need another nice fragrance.....If I had a smaller collection I might purchase one of these.....but not now.
Gary

Re: Ikon by Zirh

Originally Posted by odysseusm

Well I got a sample. And -- for Canadians -- it is at Shopper's Drug Marts that have perfume boutiques (not all Shoppers stores have this).
I like this, a lot. It is a medium-weight spicy incense. A bit rich but not sweet or heavy. Quite a smooth blend. I like the incense notes, and I love the woody dry-down.
If this sounds appealing, check it out. It is in a cool black bottle, in two sizes.
Cheers,

Hope it isn't too strange to quote myself but I wanted to post a second comment and I thought I'd do some self-reference. I tried it again today and I am liking it less. It is a pleasant sort of scent, but it seems quite generic in profile. Another semi-sweet, kinda rich, sorta ambery-buttery scent. The incense notes are not really anything noteworthy, in fact today I didn't really get any. It is smooth, I'll grant that. It is just that I like something distinctive, interesting and dry. And this has none of those qualities. I wouldn't buy a bottle, but I do urge people to try it and see for themselves.
Cheers, again.

Re: Ikon by Zirh

Picked this up today. Reminds of me of Halston Catalyst for Men & Dunhill Edition. Cloves & cinnamon heavy with Cedar for the base. Nice stuff.

"I exist for myself, and for those to whom my unquenchable thirst for freedom gives everything, but also for everyone, since insofar as I am able to love - I love everyone. Of noble hearts, I am the noblest - and the most generous of those that yearn to give love in return. - I am a human being, I love death and I love life."

Re: Ikon by Zirh

I rather enjoy the new Zirh. Ikon has a clean quality with a decidedly warm, black peppery, incense accord. Longevity isn't terrific but it doesn't completely disappear as fast as I thought it would according to other opinions.

Re: Ikon by Zirh

Originally Posted by mikeperez23

Could this be the cardamon? Is the abrasiveness similar to Jaisalmer (Incense Series) by CdG?

Nah, I like Cardamom oil, I don't mean sharp or serrated green type abrasive, it's much lower in register, dull-oily-warm-hot-sandpaper abrasive...Hard to explain. Ikon has an abrasive synthetic wood, different than Tumulte's awful petrol-cedar, but I think it is another fake cedar possibly ? Not Sure.
I believe the cool water game, or whichever the cactus-cool-water, as well as Hugo and Davidoff Adventure all feature this "abrasive"
edit: THinking Cool Water Deep is the one which shares the abrasive.